Sudanese maintain their tradition in Ramadan to share meals in squares and streets, despite the challenging circumstances brought on by the ongoing conflict in the country.

Footage filmed on Saturday in the city of Port Sudan shows people assembling on a street to share Iftar meals, while men perform prayers before breaking the fast.

Adam Moussa, resident, said that the neighbourhood is a microcosm of Sudan, with people getting together for different occasions.

"It's sufficient to have this communal Iftar, which is attended by people from every tribe in Sudan, and it's a very lovely thing," he explained.

Another resident, Abdullah Jaafar stressed that the Iftar gathering is one of Sudan's most beautiful customs, that it is prevalent in all of its cities.

"It symbolises a kind of solidarity and collaboration that is why you see residents of the neighbourhood gathering in what we call 'aldhra'," said Jaafar.

Although the practice of sharing food is widespread throughout Sudan during the year, it gains more momentum during Ramadan.

This tradition remains vibrant in Ramadan this year despite the unstable security situation and Sudanese pound declining against foreign currencies with prices for some basic commodities skyrocketing.

The conflict in the country, which began in April 2023, has caused severe disruption to imports from neighbouring countries and supply chains, while many domestic factories have been destroyed.

Fighting continues between Sudan's armed forces and militants of the Rapid Support Forces.

Up to 15,000 people have been killed according to UN sources, with over eight million displaced.